"constricted" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 收缩的
• 压缩的

Definition

变得狭窄、紧缩或被压紧，使空间或运行减少；既可指物理上的，也可以形容焦虑等紧张感。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在医学场合使用（如“constricted blood vessels”），也可用于比喻（如“constricted voice”）。语气较正式，日常口语少见。易与“restricted”或“tight”混淆。

Examples

Her throat felt constricted when she was nervous.

她紧张时喉咙感觉很**收缩**。

The snake's body was constricted around its prey.

蛇的身体把猎物**紧紧缠住**。

The blood vessels became constricted due to the cold weather.

由于天气寒冷，血管**收缩了**。

My chest felt constricted after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，我胸口感到**紧缩**。

The road is constricted due to construction, so expect delays.

因为施工，道路被**收窄**了，所以会有延误。

She spoke in a constricted whisper, barely making a sound.

她用**紧绷**的耳语低声说话，几乎听不见声音。